Across religion, ethnicity and class, many terrorists have one thing in common: They're engineers. The Pope's impending visit to England sparks a lively business in papal memorabilia. Record numbers of lapsed Catholics in Belgium are rushing to the altar to "de-baptize." As France
Top one percent now captures 18 percent of the national income, with no more skills than workers beneath them. Op: The international aid system is easily manipulated, and always profits the elite. Chronicle of the rise of Foxconn, China's billion-dollar tech company, and the suicides that brought
Cuba to lay off more than 500,000 state workers, shift to a market-oriented system--this of course means Communism failed. No it doesn't, says Fidel Castro, who also said it does; in addition, the Cuban missile crisis "wasn't worth it all." At
State Dept. uncovers widespread adoption profiteering, corruption in Vietnam. Italy's weak institutions and high tolerance for rule-bending...have blurred the line between "Made in China" and "Made in Italy." Handbag maker Judith Leiber scours eBay for her work, in order to stock her
Academic physicians take big pharma's money for special treatment, great food, and ego stroking. Iraq to pay $400 million to Americans traumatized or tortured by Saddam. Despite industry of North Korea watchers, nobody knows age or appearance of its next leader. Inmates on death row are not told
Japan's hottest summer on record was a boon for nonalcoholic beer makers. Fascinating profile of the Damien Hirst market: deflated after his mega-auction, with many collectors burned. Tribute to self-experimenter Henry Head, who severed his own nerve endings to further research. Disgraced dentist's bite-
At the U.S. Open, winning shots are down, unforced errors are up, and the wind is to blame. "Our customers have never been concerned with why." MTA introduces new service change posters, "strained language" and all. West Vancouver officials install a new kind of speed
Obama comes out against Florida Koran-burning plan: "recruitment bonanza" for al-Qaeda. Op: U.S. should support Rwandans without boosting Kagame, whose intentions may not be known until 2017. Laredo kid became brutal Mexican drug lord; brother says he's got rules against killing enemies'
With Daley's surprise retirement in Chicago, few expect Rahm Emanuel to pass up a chance to run for mayor. New Jersey Transit enforces new chat-free coaches, where cell phones are verboten. From New Jersey to Seattle, taxpayers still foot the bill for stadiums that no longer exist.
Ranchers say the cure for overgrazing is more grazing, improving the soil with ruminants. Terrifying account of the global "honor killing" crimewave killing upwards of 20,000 per year. Canada lost more working days last year to strikes than South Africa or France. Countries' paid vacation days
